In view of Russia’s ongoing military aggression in Ukraine, the Federal Council enacted further sanctions against Russia and Belarus on 27 April. This implements the Federal Council's decision of 13 April to adopt the EU's latest package of sanctions. The measures come into force at 6pm on 27 April 2022.
A package of sanctions against Belarus hitting their most important sectors and individuals supporting the Russian war effort.
Speaking at the European Parliament plenary session, President of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced the sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. She proposed a gradual ban on the import of all Russian oil. The package also includes measures against Russia’s military officers, three major banks and certain TV channels.
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 setting up a Union regime for the control of exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items (1), and in particular Article 17(2) thereof, Whereas: In light of Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine’s territorial integrity, […]
The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List: GRUEVSKI, Nikola (Cyrillic: ГРУЕВСКИ, Никола), Hungary; Skopje, North Macedonia, The Republic of; DOB 31 Aug 1970; POB Skopje, North Macedonia; nationality North Macedonia, The Republic of; Gender Male (individual) [BALKANS-EO14033]. MAROVIC, Svetozar (Cyrillic: МАРОВИЋ, Светозар), Serbia; DOB 31 Mar 1955; POB Kotor, Montenegro; nationality Montenegro; […]
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued Russia-related General License 9C, General License 10C, General License 21A, General License 24, and General License 25. In addition, the following names have been added or updated to OFAC's list of Specially Designated Nationals. The following individuals have been added to OFAC's […]